Have you looked in Morgan Co., KY?
1850 census, Sep 7, 1850, Morgan Co., KY, HH# 680
Gilbert is 91, b VA, Nancy, wife, 84, b VA

A Mary Stephens, age 28, b VA, and a Gilbert, age 12, b KY, are living in the house. Mary is probably a dau-in-law, and Gilbert is her son.
(A John Stephens, m a Mary Unknown, Mar 9, 1843)

I am not connected to this line, but being curious about families and their connections, I "horde" notes from everywhere. (Piling is easy, it's retrieving that is the problem!) SO....please check my info.

I show these as children:

1. Stephen Stephens was born About 1812 in KY and died 1896. He married Phoebe Henson March 24, 1833 in Morgan Co., KY. She was born About 1816 in Wurtland, KY, daughter of James Sr. Henson and Mary "Polly" Lewis. According to notes, he had a son named Gilbert, ca 1851.
(1850 census for him & his family in Morgan Co., # 0679)

2. Soloman Stephens was born About 1811 in TN?or KY. He married Nancy/Mahala Adams . She was born About 1814 in KY .

3. John Stephens

Unfortunately I have nothing on Hood line, but perhaps I have given you a lead to work with.

Blessings
Beverly